CNC Machinist (Fanuc)

STR Group Limited; Henley-in-Arden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing precision engineering manufacturer in Henley-in-Arden is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist. You will be responsible for setting, operating, and programming CNC machines, producing high-quality components, and contributing to continuous improvement. Candidates must have strong CNC experience, proficiency with Fanuc controls, and the ability to work from engineering drawings. This role offers a stable long-term opportunity in a supportive environment with varying work tasks.

Benefits

Stable long-term opportunity

Supportive team environment

Interesting and varied work

Overtime availability

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong CNC setting, operating and programming experience.
• Proficiency with Fanuc controls (G & M codes).
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Experience in both milling and/or turning.
• Proactive, quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Setting, operating and programming CNC machines.
• Producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances.
• Selecting tooling and carrying out quality checks.
• Contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

CNC setting experience

Operating CNC machines

Programming with Fanuc controls

Working from engineering drawings

Using measuring equipment

Quality-focused approach

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established precision engineering manufacturer experiencing significant growth and is now seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their expanding team. This is a low-volume, high-variety environment, offering exposure to interesting, complex components rather than repetitive batch work.

The Role

As a key member of the machine shop, you will be responsible for:

• Setting, operating and programming CNC machines (lathes and/or machining centres)
• Working with Fanuc controls (essential requirement)
• Producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances
• Selecting tooling, carrying out in-process quality checks and maintaining documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement and departmental performance targets

Hours

Monday - Thursday 07:00-16:00 | Friday 07:00-12:00

What We're Looking For

To be considered, you must have:

• Strong CNC setting, operating and programming experience
• Proficiency with Fanuc controls (G & M codes)
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and use measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers)
• Experience in both milling and/or turning
• A proactive, quality-focused approach with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles (6S, SMED etc.)
• Use of conventional machine tools

Why Apply?

• Stable, long‑term opportunity with overtime availability
• Supportive team environment
• Interesting and varied work - not repetitive production
• Early finish on Fridays!

How to Apply

Interviews are being scheduled immediately. If you are an experienced CNC Machinist with Fanuc programming capability and are looking for a new challenge in a growing precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.